We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

Every advantage has its tax

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

When work is pleasure, life is joy.

A slyrabbit will have three openings to its den.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical